Spring Program Guide - March to May 2018

1. What’s OnMarch to May 2018
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What’s OnMarch to May 2018
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3. Tech® Registration for Tech Programs starts March 1st at picnet.org, via
phone or in-person
® Android New User's Guide
This class is for beginner Android users. Please
bring your device.
Wed April 4, 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Central
® Cloud Storage
Do you have lots of photos and/or documents you
wouldn't want to lose or have access to from
anywhere? Learn what cloud storage is, who offers
it, how it can help you, and how to use it. You are
invited to bring your own device.
Wed May 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central
® One-on-One Device Assistance
Need help with your tablet, phone or other smart
devices? Book an appointment with one of our
technology staff! Appointments will begin on the hour
and will be 45 minutes in length.
Mon April 9, 9:00am | 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00am
Mon May 7, 1:00pm | 2:00pm | 3:00pm | 4:00pm
Central Boardroom
® Windows 10
Explore Windows 10. Whether you are struggling
with your new computer or need guidance on
whether to upgrade, let us help you.
Wed May 2, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Central
® Backups & Encryption
Learn the basics of backing up and securely
encrypting your important data.
Wed March 7, 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Central
® LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a powerful social networking site for
business. Learn how to get more out of your
LinkedIn profile by using keywords, expanding your
network and improving your online presence. A
LinkedIn Profile is required to attend this workshop.
Wed April 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Central
® Screenwriting
This workshop will teach you how to write a screenplay.
Learn how to organize your ideas, type up your
screenplay using free software and export to a file.
Wed March 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Central
Branches
Central Library
One The Esplanade
905-831-6265 | 1-888-831-6266
Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
George Ashe Library
470 Kingston Rd
905-420-2254
Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Claremont Library
Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community
Centre
4941 Old Brock Road
905-649-3341
Tuesday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Holiday Hours
All branches will be closed on:
Friday, March 30 (Good Friday)
Sunday, April 1 (Easter Sunday)
Monday, April 2 (Easter Monday)
Sunday, May 20
Monday, May 21 (Victoria Day)
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Connect With Us
If you require a part of the publication in
another format, please contact:
Kathy Williams, Director of Public Services
kathyw@picnet.org | 905-831-6265 ext: 6251

4. ® Engineer a Newspaper Chair! (6 to 9
Years)
Put on your engineering hat! Come and use newspaper
to make a chair that you can actually sit on.
Thurs Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | George Ashe
Engineering Extravaganza
(4 to 12 Years)
There's no school so join us for a cool
STEAM event! The Engineering
Extravaganza gives kids the opportunity
to try their hands at fun and engaging
engineering projects.
Fri Apr 27
10:00am - 11:00am | Central
2:00pm - 3:00pm | George Ashe
® Coderz Club (10 to 12 years)
Learn to code and make fun games using
Scratch and the Ollie Bots in this exciting
5-week Coding camp.
Registrants must attend all 5 classes.
Thursdays, May 24 - June 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Central
Full STEAM Ahead with the Three Little
Pigs! (2 to 5 Years)
Join us for a fun hour of stories, rhymes, songs, and
STEAM activities. Learn some tips to see how you
can use STEAM with everyday activities at home.
Wed Mar 14, 10:00am | George Ashe
Thurs Mar 15, 10:00am | Central
® Paper Circuits (6 to 9 Years)
Make a light-up card or drawing to take home! Explore
science while learning how to make a light-up paper
circuit or drawing with an LED light.
Thurs Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Central
® Jr. Coderz Club (7 to 9 years)
A fun introduction to coding through
interactive lessons and games. Join
coding club and become a junior
programming wiz!
Thursdays, Apr 5 - Apr 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm | George Ashe
® Save the World from Zombies! (10 to 12
Years)
An evil scientist has released a horrible zombie virus
across the world! A series of puzzles guard the antidote
so you must solve them before time runs out!
Fri Mar 9, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | George Ashe
Sat Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Central
Scavenger Hunt (3 to 12 Years)
Join us for a fun filled scavenger hunt
outside the Central Library! Keep an eye
on the sky as this event is weather
permitting.
Sat May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Central
® STEAM Punks (10 to 12 years)
An engaging after-school club for
STEAM* minded individuals. Every
session we will delve into Coding,
Robotics, Technology, Science, and
Leadership. Collaborate on new projects
or get help with a current one.
Wednesdays, Apr 4 & 18 and
May 2 & 16
4:00pm - 5:30pm | Central
STEAM Storytime: Building and
Construction (2 to 5 Years)
Picture books are full of ideas to make STEAM* come
alive for your pre-schooler. Join us for stories, songs,
rhymes, and a fun building activity that will encourage
engineering skills!
Mon Mar 12, 10:00am | George Ashe
Tues Mar 13, 10:00am | Central
® VR Exploration (10 to 12 Years)
Do you want to explore the moon or experience the
beauty of Aztec Ruins? Then join us for an adventure in
VR exploration!
Tues Mar 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Central
Wed Mar 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm | George Ashe
Childrens
March Break Programs
*STEAM is an anagram for Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Maths

5. Baby & Tot Storytime (Birth to 36
Months)
Babies and toddlers will develop early literacy
skills through singing, reading, talking, and play-
ing with their caregiver.
Mondays, Mar 26 - May 28 (Except Apr 2 &
May 21)
10:00am | George Ashe
Baby Storytime (Birth to 18 Months)
Bond with your baby through music, stories, and
rhymes! Play and socialize together with other
parents and babies.
Tuesdays, Mar 27 - May 29, 11:00am | Central
® Families Getting Ready to Read (2 to
4 Years)
This hands-on, six week program, focuses on
how you can help your child learn early literacy
skills with five simple practices: Talking, Reading,
Singing, Writing, and Playing. Parent/caregiver
participation is required.
Fridays, Apr 13 - May 25 (Except Apr 27)
10:00am | George Ashe
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years),
Children learn early literacy concepts through
Talking, Singing, Reading, and Playing with their
caregivers.
Thursdays, Mar 29 - May 31, 10:00am | Central
Wednesdays, Mar 28 - May 30, 10:00am |
George Ashe
Saturdays, Apr 7 - May 12, 10:30am | Central
® Getting Ready for Kindergarten (3 to
5 Years)
This hands-on, six week program, focuses on
how you can help your child learn early literacy
skills with five simple practices: Talking, Reading,
Singing, Writing, and Playing. Parent/caregiver
participation is required. Previous attendance at
storytime is recommended. NOTE: Children
must be between the ages of 3 and 5 upon
registering. Younger siblings of participants
cannot attend.
Mondays, Mar 19 - Apr 30 (Except Apr 2)
10:00am | Central
Toddler Storytime (18 to 36 months)
Learn how to develop your toddler's early literacy
skills. Play and socialize together with other
parents and toddlers.
Tuesdays, Mar 27 - May 29, 10:00am | George
Ashe
Wednesdays, Mar 28 - May 30, 10:00am |
Central
® Registration for Childrens Programs starts February 27th at
picnet.org, via phone or in-person
Storytimes
Improve your child’s STEM
skills with online activities
that follow or go beyond the
Ontario curriculum.
www.picnet.org/eResources
Improve your child’s STEM
skills with online activities
that follow or go beyond the
Ontario curriculum.
Storytimes at Pickering Public Library are developed using the Every Child Ready to Read program.

6. Teens ® Registration for Teens Programs starts March 1st at picnet.org, via
phone or in-person
Youth Drop In (13 to 19 years)
NEW drop-in time! We promise music, games,
and snacks. Bears vs Babies anyone?
Thursdays, March 1 - May 31
4:00pm - 5:30pm | Central
® You Gotta Cook Here! (13 to 19 years)
Join us for a boss evening at the President's Choice Cooking
School - pizza-making and your very own cake to take!
Thurs March 8 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pickering Loblaws 1792 Liverpool Road
Earth Day Event (13 to 19 years)
Stay tuned as our Teen Advisory Group plans
a local Pickering clean-up! Location is TBA.
For more information, add us to snapchat:
@teensppl
Sat April 21
National Youth Week Partay! (13 to 19
years)
Bust by the teen area for FREE PIZZA, and snacks.
Thurs May 3, 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Central
® Mocktails & Paint Night (13 to 19 years)
Do we even know how to paint?! Find out for yourself,
while you sip on some marvelous mocktails! No
experience necessary. Supplies provided.
Thurs April 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Central
® HTML Bootcamp (13 to 19 years)
This crash course in HTML will teach you the
basics of Markup Language and building
simple web-pages.
Mon March 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
George Ashe
® Dream Esteem (13 to 19 years)
Get ready for a wicked workshop, created by
our local confidence builder- Charmaine
Mills.
Wed March 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Central
Anime Club (13 to 19 years)
Our Anime Club is back! Drawing, sketching,
trivia, snacks and more.
Mondays, March 5, April 9 & May 7
4:00pm - 5:30pm | George Ashe
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1UP Game Cafe (13+)
Roll, drink or mash buttons! Play one of our many board
games (like Catan and Ticket to Ride), or bring your own!
Prefer card games? Pokémon, MTG, etc, are welcome too!
Video games more your thing? Jump on our Xbox One,
PS4, Switch, or our retro setups with N64, NES, SNES, and
Sega. Enjoy with a cup of coffee & goodies.
Thurs March 15 & Wed April 25 &
Wed May 30 | Central
6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults and

7. Adults® Registration for Adults Programs starts March 1st picnet.org, via
phone or in-person
® Art Night
Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece with
our guided art classes. All supplies will be provid-
ed and you will leave with your finished product
(Adults can hang things on their fridge too!).
Please dress accordingly.
Tues March 6 - Embroidery and Cross Stitch
Tues April 3 - Paint Night
Tues May 8 - Rock Garden
6:30pm - 8:30pm | George Ashe
® Murder Mystery (18+)
Do you find yourself yelling "you know nothing" at
characters of a certain fantasy show? Think you
could survive a night playing the Game of Crowns?
Join us for 'Game of Crowns' murder mystery.
Accompany the Royal families in the Castle of
Westerfell for a night of food, friends, and fright.
Remember, when you play the Game of Crowns,
you win or you die. NOTE: Please list any dietary
restrictions on the registration form. This is a
costumed event - you will be notified of your
character, costume suggestions, and biography
2 weeks before the event.
Sat April 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Central
Makers & Artisans
Whether you are knitting, crocheting, crafting,
printing, building, or just socializing - you can do it
here! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and
get creative. All skill levels welcome.
Thursdays, March 8 & 22, April 5 & 19,
May 3, 17 & 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Central
Speed Friending
Making new friends is hard...let us help you out
with a strictly platonic, fun and fast way to meet
new people - speed dating for friends!
Fri March 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
George Ashe
® Pub Trivia (19+)
Come down to your local watering hole... er...
library... for some great company, tough questions,
and beer. You heard us. This is a 19+ event, be
sure to bring your ID to get a drink on us.
Thursdays, March 29, April 19 & Fri May 18
6:45pm - 8:30pm | Central Auditorium
Seniors' Social
Join other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for
coffee and conversation. This fun gathering
features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively
discussion.
Tuesdays, March 6 - May 29
2:00pm - 4:00pm | Central
Knitting Circle
Join us for cozy creative time in front of the
fireplace to share ideas and socialize with your
fellow knitters. All skill levels welcome!
Wednesdays, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25,
May 9 & 23
4:00pm - 5:30pm | George Ashe
® Tax Clinic
The Tax Clinic is back, check eligibility requirements
online. Registration will open on Wed, March 7.
Sat April 7 | Central
Need ideas for
your book
club?
We Make
It Easy With Over
100 Sets to Choose From!
Video Game Tournament (16+)
If you love gaming, come show off your skills at our
tournaments. Awesome prizes to be won. Vote via
snapchat for which games you want @teensppl.
Register to reserve your spot. Drop Ins welcome.
Saturdays, March 24 & May 12 | George Ashe
Sat April 28 | Central Auditorium
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens Welcome!

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